Signature 2.0

Advanced Setup

removed with the exception of the volume control. Thus, if the unit was in Standby when power was removed, it will return to Standby when power is restored. If the unit was On and in an operating condition when power was removed, it will turn on and resume operation when the power is restored. However, in this mode, the volume setting when the unit is restored will be the level set in the Turn On Vol settings shown above, not the actual volume setting in use when power was removed.

Standby: When this option is selected, the

2.0will go into the Standby mode when power is restored, regardless of the state it was in when power was removed. In this case, it will be necessary to turn the unit on by pressing the Standby Switch 2on the front panel or the Main Power Switch aon the remote if you wish to resume listening after a power interruption.

On: When this option is selected, the 2.0 will turn itself on when power is restored, regardless of the state of the unit when power is removed. Thus, if the unit was previously On, it will turn on again. However, if the unit was in the Standby mode when power was removed, it will turn on when power is restored. This option may be useful when optional, external power sense units are in use, or to make cer- tain that the 2.0 is turned on again should there be a power interruption during a VCR recording session. The volume setting used when the unit is turned on will be the setting for the Turn On Vol settings shown above, not the actual volume setting that may have been in use when power was removed.

Mute: When this option is selected, the 2.0 will turn itself on when power is restored, regardless of the state of the unit when power is removed. Thus, if the unit was previously On, it will turn on again.

However, if the unit was in the Standby mode when power was removed, it will turn on when power is restored. However, unlike the On setting, when Mute is selected, the volume will be muted when power is restored and the 2.0 is once again turned on. This option is useful to prevent unwanted system operation if the 2.0 is used for unattended VCR recording at late night hours, and you do not want

the unit to come up at a loud volume level should the power be removed and then restored.

To make a change in this option, press the Ü or Ý Menu Control buttons i until the desired setting is displayed. When you have completed the necessary change, press the Û Menu Control button i to enter the setting to the 2.0’s memory and move to the next step.

System Control and Unit ID

These settings help establish certain options for use when the 2.0 is controlled by an external computer system or a sophisticated remote control using RS-232 connections.

These settings are only used in complex installations, and are most often used by installers specially trained in their programming. In most instances, no adjustment is required to these settings, and you may toggle to the next set of commonly used controls by pressing the Û Menu Control button itwice until Display Options is highlighted to resume normal setup.

The System Control line details what capabilities are assigned to the rear panel RS-232 Control Port ¤.

The following options are available:

Lstn: In the “Listen” mode, the 2.0 will receive commands that are sent to it through the RS-232 port, but will not send out any commands of its own. Thus, it will react to incoming commands, but not originate any commands from the 2.0’s front panel or remote.

Talk: In the “Talk” mode, the 2.0 will echo all commands it generates through the RS-232 port, but it will not react to any incoming commands. Thus, it will send through any operational change to the 2.0 from the front panel buttons or remote, but it will not accept or react to any incoming commands.

L/Tk: In this mode, the 2.0 combines both of the functions described above. That is, it will both “Listen” to commands sent from an outside con- troller, and will “Talk” by sending out echoes of any command generated by the 2.0.

Off: When this option is selected, the 2.0’s rear panel RS-232 port is totally disabled, and it will neither accept nor send any commands.

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Harman-Kardon HA160-0004-A manual System Control and Unit ID, Standby When this option is selected
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